ISLES Collaborative

13/05/2026

🗣️ SAVE THE DATE!!! 🗣️
ISLES is thrilled to be partnering with Next Frontier Inclusion for this exciting partnership event on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 5𝐭𝐡 - 6𝐭𝐡 2027, at The International School of Kuala Lumpur.

Join us for:
💡 the launch of the most recent joint publication between ISLES Collaborative and Next Frontier Inclusion on leadership for inclusion
💡 interactive workshops on inclusive leadership
💡 opportunities to network with other global leaders of inclusion

Follow ISLES Collaborative and Next Frontier Inclusion for more updates, and to hear when registration goes live!

09/04/2026

Join us for our fourth and final 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭!

📅 Thursday, 23rd April 2026
🕰️ 7pm Singapore (3𝘱𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘪 | 12𝘱𝘮 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯)
✍🏼 Register here: https://bit.ly/islesPL4

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
As the school year draws to a close, this session offers a structured opportunity for leaders of educational support to 𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. Together, we will explore:

💡 how our schools have 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦
💡 the 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 we’ve navigated
💡 the 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 that have shaped student experiences

Through guided reflection and dialogue, participants will surface shared challenges, affirm collective learning, and identify intentional next steps for strengthening inclusion in their contexts.

This event is open to all ISLES Members and Community - feel free to bring a colleague too. We look forward to seeing you there!

28/01/2026

Join us for our next Professional Learning event: Safeguarding Every Student: Applying the GSC School Safeguarding Framework in Diverse School Communities with Belinda Nicholson and Jonah Rosenfield.

Effective safeguarding systems must be inclusive, responsive, and designed to meet the diverse needs of all students. In this highly practical workshop, participants will explore the Global Safeguarding Collaborative's School Safeguarding Framework, a comprehensive, flexible, and user-friendly tool used by international schools worldwide to design, review, and strengthen their safeguarding systems.

Recently updated to better reflect inclusive and neuro-affirming practice, the Framework now more effectively supports schools in safeguarding neurodivergent students and other learners with diverse needs. Through guided exploration of the Framework and the accompanying Self-Assessment Tool, participants will actively assess their own school’s current practice, identify strengths and gaps, and develop clear next steps for improvement. Participants will leave with concrete strategies, practical tools, and a clear roadmap for advancing their school’s safeguarding journey.

📅 Thursday, 19th February 2026
🕰️ 7-8pm SGT
✍️ Register: https://bit.ly/islesPL3

This event is open to all ISLES members and our wider community. Feel free to invite any interested colleagues!

This event is open to all ISLES Members, Community, and friends of ISLES. More regarding the focus of the event will be posted soon!

04/12/2025

It's not too early to get excited for 2026...

Our board and project team have been working hard to map out our strategic priorities and success criteria and there is much to look forward to in the months and years to come. Join us for our first ISLES Connect event of 2026 to hear about our Strategic Plan for 2030 and to find out how you can get involved!

You will also have the opportunity to connect with other leaders of student support and help us fine-tune our State of Student Support Survey so that it can best support the needs of your leaders, your students, and your programmes.

📅 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/islesnewyear

🙋🏽 Not yet an ISLES member? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/islesnewmember

09/10/2025

A wonderful two days spent for the ISLES From Students To Systems retreat. Bringing together leaders of student support and school data analysts, participants looked at the use of data to evaluate our impact in schools. International school contexts vary greatly dependent on demographics and curricula, and yet we face many common challenges. The questions we posed and the discussions we had around them provided opportunities for all to reflect on applications for their own setting.

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16/09/2025

ISLES will launch its Professional Learning series with a workshop on co-teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), led by Pam Tupy of Novak Educational Consulting. Pam has spent the past 25 years making public education more inclusive, more collaborative, and a whole lot more human. With experience in both elementary and secondary classrooms and a deep background in special education Pam has taught, co-taught, and coached her way through nearly every corner of the system. Her passion? Helping educators create classrooms where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged.

💡 Learn the fundamentals of co-teaching, including six research-based models and key conditions for success.
💡 Discover how to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to co-teaching to create a more inclusive and responsive classroom.
💡 Explore practical strategies to combine educator expertise, reduce learning barriers, and offer students, including Multilingual Learners, various ways to engage and demonstrate understanding.
💡 Reflect on your mindset to better leverage the cultural and linguistic assets students bring to the classroom.
💡Strengthen your co-teaching partnership and learn to support all learners, whether you are new to the practice or looking to refine your skills.

ISLES Professional Learning events are hosted four times a year, and are open to ISLES Members, Community, and colleagues and friends of ISLES!

📅 Tuesday, 30th September
🕰️ 9-10pm SGT
✍🏼 Register here: bit.ly/islesPL1

18/08/2025

ISLES is thrilled to be hosting our first in-person retreat for Leaders of Educational Support and Data Analytics Specialists!

💭 Are you striving for truly impactful inclusive practices in your international school and seeking to confidently evaluate the real difference you're making?
​💭 Are you ready to dive into the data supporting impactful inclusion?
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Join ISLES for a unique two-day collaborative retreat designed for K-12 leaders committed to impactful and measurable inclusive practices in international schools. This retreat is specifically designed for school-wide leaders of student support and their data and technology specialists to work together towards a shared goal: understanding and evaluating the real difference your inclusive initiatives are making, from individual student growth to systemic change.

As schools embrace more inclusive practices, the need for robust data to measure impact and guide development has never been greater. This retreat offers an exclusive opportunity to move beyond simply wanting to be inclusive and engage in collaborative, hands-on problem-solving to define and measure the specific outcomes you hope to achieve.
📅 Dates: 7th - 8th October 2025 (please note that 7th October is for leaders of student support only; data analytics specialists join on 8th)
📍Location: The International School of Kuala Lumpur
👥 Cost: US$ 200 for a pair
✍️ Registration: https://bit.ly/studentstosystems

Contact [email protected] if you have questions! We look forward to seeing you there.

16/05/2025

This school year has been filled with successes and valuable learning opportunities for all of us. As leaders in student support, it's important to take a moment to celebrate our achievements and share the strategies that have brought us here.

We invite all leaders of student support to join us for our final ISLES Connect event of the year. This is not only our annual AGM, but also a great chance to learn from one another, especially since many of us are the sole representatives in our roles within our schools.

Let's come together to connect, share insights, and continue to strengthen our community and the work we do.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/ISLES_EoY or by scanning the QR code on the flyer below.
Not yet a member? Join us here: https://lnkd.in/ga6vhq8V

21/04/2025

Join the International Leaders of Educational Support (ISLES) Collaborative  for a our next professional learning event focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in student support.
📅 Thursday, 24th April @ 7pm SGT

Participants will:
▪️review the updated paper GenAI and Neurodiversity, a joint publication by NFI & ISLES, which thoughtfully examines both the hopes and cautions surrounding the use of generative AI in educational settings.
▪️ learn from Beth Stark, co-creator of Ludia, about ways to use this AI tool to reduce learning barriers through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
▪️ select a personalized learning pathway—focusing on co-teaching, adapting content, or modifying lessons—to explore how LUDIA can support inclusive planning and practice.

ISLES Professional Learning events are open to ISLES Members and Community.
✍🏽 Register here: bit.ly/islesudl

Please note: ISLES does not officially endorse any AI product. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore and critically engage with one such tool in the context of inclusive education.

18/04/2025

Join the International Leaders of Educational Support (ISLES) Collaborative for a our next professional learning event focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in student support.
📅 Thursday, 24th April @ 7pm SGT

Participants will:
▪️review the updated paper GenAI and Neurodiversity, a joint publication by NFI & ISLES, which thoughtfully examines both the hopes and cautions surrounding the use of generative AI in educational settings.
▪️ learn from Beth Stark, co-creator of Ludia, about ways to use this AI tool to reduce learning barriers through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
▪️ select a personalized learning pathway—focusing on co-teaching, adapting content, or modifying lessons—to explore how LUDIA can support inclusive planning and practice.

ISLES Professional Learning events are open to ISLES Members and Community.
✍🏽 Register here: bit.ly/islesudl

Please note: ISLES does not officially endorse any AI product. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore and critically engage with one such tool in the context of inclusive education.

10/03/2025